My First Cattle Sale

I was VERY excited when my father-in-law took me to my first cattle sale today!! The auctioneer talked so fast and the animals were paraded by so quickly that I couldn't really tell what was going on. I couldn't even tell who was bidding; I was just hoping that he didn't think that it was me!

I saw the most goats that I have ever seen in my life, a lot of cattle (including several rather fierce-looking bulls), a llama, and a few horses. It is a good thing that I did not bring my checkbook or we might have ended up with a scrawny brown and white goat with long ears, and a 20 year-old sick horse who was brought in by Animal Control (she sold for only $12.50). It was quite an experience!

Three of my favorite things...

My red-headed wife, my red truck, and my red-tongued dog.

Two Weeks From Today!!!

I can't believe that we will be in Guatemala two weeks from today!... Wow!!

God is continuing to teach us so much about His faithfulness and provision. Since our last report, our support has passed 70%! We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from so many people.

On Sunday the 16th, we were able to share about NLCH at St. Paul UMC. This past Sunday, Daniel preached and I told the stories of two of the children at NLCH at St. Mark's UMC. We were blessed by the warm and welcoming congregations!

This Friday, my parents are flying to Midland to spend a few days with us at the ranch and then we will all attend campmeeting in the Davis mountains next week. Daniel's family has attended this campmeeting for nearly 100 years! This will be my sixth year at campmeeting. I am so excited that my parents will be able to experience that special place. I am also looking forward to both sets of parents spending some time together. I know that we will have a great time and those days will provide some wonderful memories before Daniel and I leave for Guatemala.

More Ranch Pics

My Dad's sense of humor...

Dad, Kara, and a few of their hungriest friends

Getting Closer

We've passed another landmark with our support- we're now 60.4% of the way toward our goal!

For the Last Time

Today we turned in our U-Haul trailer for the 4th and final time...thankfully.

Our First Full Day at the Ranch

Daniel was very excited to return to "God's country!" He spent the day with his dad checking on the cattle and watering the pecan orchard. I spent the day unpacking (once again!) and trying to get things organized. It sure is hot here. It was 103 degrees today! We have already enjoyed some wonderful Tex-Mex meals -- thanks, Mom Harris!